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That type of hammer attachment is less common than the simple screw, but is not unique and I have seen it on European pistols and shotguns. One reason I doubt your gun is European is the absence of any proof marks, which would rule out England and Belgium, both of which had proof laws at the earliest date that gun could have been made. Other countries, like Spain, did not have them that early, but I frankly think the workmanship (or lack of it) would rule out any European country with a significant arms industry.
It seems that any recent acquisition can be ruled out, and I think a tourist bringback is also, as it appears to be a serious gun, made as a gun, where most tourist guns are rather obviously not intended to be fired and in many cases couldn't possibly fire (example: hammers cast in one piece with the lockplate).
Jim
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